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- 30 Jul 2019
FG Appoints Shaba as DG of Space Development Agency
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Halilu Shaba Ahmad as the acting director-general, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), following the expiration of the two-term tenure of…
- 2 Jan 2025
Agu, Space Engineer Urges NASRDA to Develop Nigeria’s Space Competence
Brig. Gen. Michael Agu (Rtd), a space engineer, has underscored the need for the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) to build Nigeria’s space competence for global…
- 27 Jul 2025
NASRDA Celebrates Chief Owolabi Salis on His Historic Space Mission
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has congratulated Chief Owolabi Salis on his successful space flight. He becomes the first person of Nigerian birth to travel to space.…
- 16 Nov 2021
NASRDA on Threshold of Developing Local Satellites
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has showcased five quick-win projects that could aid the design and development of indigenous satellites. The projects, which were researched…
- 16 Mar 2022
NASRDA Boasts of Capacity to Develop Satellite Locally
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has developed a human capacity in building satellite, that can stand for a longer period of time in the Orbit, according to Dr Halilu Shaba,…
- 3 Apr 2025
NASRDA Commences Space Regulation Mandate with N20Bn Fund
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is set to commence the implementation of its space regulation and licensing mandate following the approval of a N20 billion take-off fund by…
- 23 Mar 2024
NASRDA Calls for Space Lawyers to Regulate Sector
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has advocated for more space lawyers in Nigeria and Africa to regulate the activities of space actors in the sector. Dr Halilu Shaba,…
- 6 May 2022
NASRDA Inks MoU with OAL for Space Regulation
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), a law firm, on the regulation and licensing of space activities. It…
- 28 Apr 2019
NASRDA Touts Space Science & Tech as Tool for Economic Development
Space science & technology remains a very powerful tool for economic development, according to Prof Seidu Mohammed, director general of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA).…
- 9 Dec 2018
NASRDA Expresses Commitment to Developing Indigenous Technology
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) over the weekend says it is committed to developing the country’s indigenous technology in basic space technology. The Director-General of…
- 20 Jun 2025
NASRDA, Galaxy Space Firm Sign MoU on Satellite Connectivity
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Galaxy Space, Chinese LEO satellite player, to deploy direct‑to‑device (D2D) satellite…
- 6 Oct 2023
Sat X, Nigeria’s satellite, Not Fit for Security Purposes – NASRDA
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has said that Sat X, the current satellite of the country, cannot be used to address insecurity because it can only deliver low-resolution…
- 23 Mar 2021
Nigeria to Launch New Satellite in June- NASRDA Boss
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is putting modalities in place to launch a Cubesat ‘Edusat-2’ within the first half of the year, according to Dr Francis Chizea, acting…
- 1 Aug 2025
Nigeria Sends Egusi, Others to Space @ NASA’s Crew-11 Mission Launch
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) said that Nigeria participated National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA’s) Crew-11 Mission, which launched yesterday from the…
- 4 Apr 2017
NASRDA Partners FUTA to Launch Satellites into Space
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) in partnership with the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, and five other countries have completed a global…
- 22 Dec 2021
NASENI Agrees to Work with NASRDA to Design Drones, Rockets
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the National Space Research & Development Agency (NASRDA) have agreed to work together for the development of Nigeria’s…
- 23 Feb 2025
Nigeria to Witness First Lunar Crescent on 28 February – NASRDA
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has announced that Nigeria is expected to witness its first astronomical lunar crescent on 28 February 2025. Dr Felix Ale, director, Media and…
- 15 Jun 2025
FG Urges Private Sector to Invest in Africa’s Space Future
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has called on African businesses to seize the opportunities emerging within the rapidly growing global space economy, which is projected to…
- 24 Jun 2021
NASRDA Seeks Increased Funding to Achieve Space Objectives
Dr Halilu Ahmed Shaba, chief executive officer/ director general, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has solicited for intensified funding of the agency’s activities in order to…
- 11 Jun 2025
OSGOF, NASRDA Partner to Boost Geospatial Data, Others
Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) have pledged to deepen collaboration in key national development areas,…
- 22 Oct 2020
NASRDA Boasts of Capacity to Build, Launch Nigerian Satellites
Dr Francis Chizea, acting director general, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has said that the Agency currently has the human capacity to design, build and launch various…
- 1 Dec 2025
Terrorists Have Switched from Mobile Phones to Satellite- Based Communication- NASRDA
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has revealed that terrorist groups operating in the country have migrated from conventional mobile networks to satellite-based communication…
- 30 Jul 2019
NASRDA Gets New Director General
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Halilu Shaba Ahmad as the acting Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), following the expiration of the two-term…
- 31 Mar 2017
NITDA Commits to Provide Data Centre for NASRDA
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), commits to look into provision of a Data Centre for National Space Research and Development…
- 18 Jan 2019
Nigeria, Others to Witness Total Lunar Eclipse on Monday- NASRDA
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on Friday said Nigeria will join other countries of the world to experience a total lunar eclipse on Monday. The information was in a…
- 1 Jun 2018
NASRDA Plans ’edusat-2, Second Nanosatellite
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has concluded all relevant discussions to build and launch of a second nanosatellite code named edusat-2 in collaboration with Landmark…
- 15 Jan 2026
EFCC to Use Space Technology to Boost Asset Tracking, Investigations
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has partnered with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) to deploy advanced space and geospatial technologies in investigations…
- 15 Feb 2019
Edo Poly Partners NASRDA on Geospatial Information Research
The Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, has struck a partnership with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), for the optimal operation of the institution’s Center for Geospatial…
- 1 Oct 2023
NASRDA Puts Worth of Nigeria’s Space Technology Industry @ $1bn
Dr. Halilu Shaba, the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has stated that the valuation of Nigeria’s space industry could be as high as $1 billion. Shaba…
- 1 Jun 2016
NASRDA Predicts First Moon Crescent for June 5
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has predicted that the appearance of the first astronomical lunar crescent for the month of June 2016 will commence on June 5. NASRDA is…